Financial Performance - For the year ended December 31, 2024, the company reported revenue of HKD 367.7 million, an increase of 3.3% from HKD 355.8 million in 2023[3]. - The profit attributable to equity holders of the company for 2024 was HKD 1.8 million, a significant recovery from a loss of HKD 18.8 million in 2023[3]. - Basic earnings per share for 2024 was HKD 0.16, compared to a loss per share of HKD 1.65 in the previous year[10]. - The company's gross profit for 2024 was HKD 146.8 million, up from HKD 139.3 million in 2023, reflecting a gross margin improvement[8]. - The total comprehensive expense for the year was HKD 1.999 million, a significant improvement from HKD 23.1 million in 2023[10]. - The company reported a pre-tax profit of HKD 10,281,000 for 2024, compared to a pre-tax loss of HKD 17,285,000 in 2023, marking a turnaround[47]. - The company's net profit attributable to equity holders was HKD 1,805,000 for 2024, recovering from a loss of HKD 18,841,000 in 2023[68]. - The company's profit for the year was approximately HKD 1.2 million, a turnaround from a loss of about HKD 20.0 million in the previous year[119]. Revenue Breakdown - The group's total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was HKD 367,695,000, representing an increase of 3.5% from HKD 355,803,000 in 2023[37]. - Service revenue accounted for HKD 269,225,000 in 2024, up from HKD 261,969,000 in 2023, reflecting a growth of 2.4%[37]. - Trade revenue increased to HKD 96,892,000 in 2024 from HKD 91,357,000 in 2023, marking a rise of 6.0%[37]. - Revenue from the China market was HKD 318,424,000 in 2024, contributing significantly to the overall revenue[39]. - Revenue from external customers in Hong Kong increased to HKD 23,957,000 in 2024 from HKD 17,415,000 in 2023, a growth of 37.5%[52]. - Revenue from external customers in China was HKD 318,424,000 in 2024, slightly down from HKD 324,781,000 in 2023, a decrease of 1.1%[52]. Contractual Obligations - As of December 31, 2024, the total remaining contract value was approximately HKD 507.1 million, an increase from HKD 454.1 million in 2023[5]. - The total contract liabilities as of December 31, 2024, amounted to HKD 507,144,000, compared to HKD 454,086,000 in 2023, indicating a growth of 11.7%[43]. - The group expects to recognize revenue from performance obligations of HKD 507,144,000 over the next one to two years[43]. - The remaining contract total for the SLD division increased from approximately 250.6 million HKD to about 285.8 million HKD, while the SLL division's remaining contracts rose from about 114.5 million HKD to 146.4 million HKD[110]. Financial Position - The company held cash and bank balances of approximately HKD 140.9 million as of December 31, 2024, down from HKD 148.9 million in the previous year[6]. - The net asset value per share remained stable at approximately HKD 0.28 as of December 31, 2024, unchanged from the previous year[4]. - Total assets were valued at approximately HKD 497.4 million as of December 31, 2024, with current assets at HKD 382.3 million, representing a current ratio of 2.6 times[99]. - The current ratio as of December 31, 2024, was approximately 2.6 times, compared to 2.5 times as of December 31, 2023, indicating a stable liquidity position[127]. Cost Management - The financing costs decreased to HKD 3,574,000 in 2024 from HKD 4,431,000 in 2023, a reduction of 19.3%[59]. - The company's total employee costs decreased to HKD 150,282,000 in 2024 from HKD 158,983,000 in 2023[64]. - Sales expenses decreased by approximately 6.7%, from about HKD 20.8 million last year to HKD 19.4 million this year, due to efficiency improvements and cost-saving measures[115]. - Administrative expenses decreased by about 1.3%, from approximately HKD 107.2 million last year to about HKD 105.8 million this year, due to ongoing cost control measures[116]. Credit and Risk Management - The company reported a decrease in expected credit loss on trade receivables and contract assets, from HKD 24.7 million in 2023 to HKD 6.4 million in 2024[8]. - The expected credit loss under trade receivables and contract assets for 2024 was HKD 6,446,000, down from HKD 24,724,000 in 2023, indicating a significant improvement[47]. - The company has implemented a credit risk management policy requiring certain clients to provide upfront deposits of 10% to 20% of the total contract value[77]. Corporate Governance and Future Plans - The company is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance to ensure transparent operations and protect shareholder interests[149]. - The company plans to diversify its business by expanding into overseas markets and other sectors such as hotels and high-end membership clubs[95]. - The company plans to focus on "youthfulness, diversification, and internationalization" in its future development strategy, including establishing offices overseas and exploring new markets in Southeast Asia and the Middle East[124]. Market Conditions - The global economic environment remains uncertain, with the U.S. Federal Reserve cutting interest rates three times in 2024, impacting market conditions[87]. - China's real estate development investment growth rate declined by 10.6% year-on-year as of December 2024, indicating ongoing challenges in the sector[89]. - The company is actively monitoring geopolitical tensions and their potential impact on market conditions, particularly in the context of U.S.-China relations and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict[87].
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